ORIGINAL: erbroens
ORIGINAL: Sewageworker
I'm thinking of getting a second hand JetCat turbine for a project of mine and turbine reliability is of paramount importance. How long do these turbines last on average?
A typical used jetcat engine is about $500 cheaper than a new one, so if turbine reliability is of paramount importance why not spend a little more and buy a new one with guarantee and full hours life expectancy? In a used turbine even if it is in great shape, a small detail like a damaged solenoid or a defective pump could ruin your whole modeling investment.
Enrique
Not really accurate---I bought two used P-120's---One with 10 hrs on it for $1000 less than a new one and the other for the same price that had just been "Zero Houred" at JetCat USA with a full check-up...Essentially a new turbine when I bought it. The bottom line is that you need to know the history of the turbine before you buy---And the thing is that when and IF I go to sell these two turbines I know that I will get close to, if not as much as, what I paid for them!!
Kevin